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Sports Tribunal dismisses appeal of athlete to participate in World Half-Marathon Championships
The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal against a decision of Athletics New Zealand not to give permission for Mr Wallis to compete at the World Half-Marathon Championships. Athletics New Zealand’s decision was based on the increasing risk that Covid-19 presented to its athletes.
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Member of Surf Life Saving New Zealand suspended for nine months for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal has suspended John Elsmore, a member of Surf Life Saving New Zealand, for nine months for returning a positive in-competition test result for 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (a metabolite of THC). The suspension was backdated to 14 March 2020 in recognition of Mr Elsmore’s timely admission.
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Member of MotorSport New Zealand suspended for ordering prohibited substances online
The Sports Tribunal has suspended Simeon Woolsey, a member of MotorSport New Zealand, for two years for ordering prohibited substances (Tamoxifen and Clomiphene) from an online pharmacy. The suspension was backdated to three months prior to the date of the provisional suspension in recognition of Mr Woolsey’s timely admission.
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Gymnast suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal has suspended gymnast Batuhan Yazici for two years for returning a positive test for methylphenidate metabolite Ritalinic acid, a Specified Substance prohibited in competition. The suspension was backdated to 5 October 2019 (the date of the test) for the athlete’s timely admission.
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Sports Tribunal again awards costs to successful appellant of earlier decision
The Sports Tribunal awarded part of the costs sought by the original applicant who had succeeded in their appeal to the Tribunal (in a decision dated 25 October 2019).
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Sports Tribunal awards costs to successful applicant of earlier decision
The Sports Tribunal awarded part of the costs sought by the original applicant who had succeeded in her appeal to the Tribunal (in a decision dated 1 July 2019).
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Sports Tribunal dismisses appeal of Alpine skier on his non-nomination for the 2020 Youth Olympic Games
The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Samuel Hadley against his non-nomination for the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland next month.
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Powerlifter suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal has suspended powerlifter Jason Anderson for two years for returning a positive test for tamoxifen, a Specified Substance prohibited at all times. The suspension was backdated to 13 May 2019 (the date of the test) for the athlete’s timely admission.
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Sports Tribunal considers 10th Medsafe NZ Clenbuterol case
The Sports Tribunal has suspended amateur rugby league player Hayden Blackley for a period of two years for his online purchase of clenbuterol from the online website in February 2015.
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Sports Tribunal grants appeal of Rotorua rugby league club
The Sports Tribunal has granted the appeal of Central Rugby League Club of Rotorua, which had appealed a decision by Bay of Plenty District Rugby League to suspend its committee (which was upheld by a New Zealand Rugby League Appeals Committee).
